Introduction
Infinity Vision is presented as a quality certification for premium screens and was announced by The Walt Disney Company at CinemaCon in Las Vegas in 2026. The Walt Disney Company reported receiving more than 700 applications for Infinity Vision in 2026. Advance ticket sales for Infinity Vision theaters were launched in 2026. The Infinity Vision initiative was positioned with advance sales activity in the same year.
Applications and certifications
Disney reported more than 700 applications for Infinity Vision in 2026, submitted by exhibitors seeking the quality certification. By 2026 there were 75 certified screens in the United States under Infinity Vision. In the rest of the world 300 screens were certified in 2026, yielding a global total of 375 certified screens that year.
Advance ticket sales and flagship re-release
Advance ticket sales tied to Infinity Vision theaters launched in 2026 and reached nearly $17 million. The Avengers: Endgame re-release was positioned as the Infinity Vision flagship in 2026. Advance ticket sales were also launched specifically for that flagship re-release in 2026.
Announcement context and industry formats
The announcement of Infinity Vision took place at CinemaCon in Las Vegas and involved The Walt Disney Company in 2026. Industry elements noted in the context include IMAX Corporation, IMAX theaters and movie theater exhibitors. Technical and format facts referenced include that the analog IMAX format uses 65 mm film, that 70 mm format includes a soundtrack, and that analog IMAX filming generates on-set noise preventing live dialogue recording. Additional facts in the industry context state that certified digital cameras exist for high-resolution capture, that some films have been shot entirely in IMAX 70 mm prior to 2026, and that IMAX Corporation charges a fee in the range of 5% to 10% of box office receipts.
Certification updates in 2026 focused on the reported 700-plus applications and the certified screenings totals of 75 in the United States and 300 in the rest of the world. Infinity Vision is presented in 2026 as a quality certification for premium screens with associated advance ticket sales and a flagship re-release.
